Dayr Samalut
Samalut sits on the west bank of the Nile in Egypt's Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya, with the river a defining feature of the town. Its name derives from a Nubian term meaning "shallow waters," given by sailors navigating the area during Nile floods. The city traces its recorded history to at least a 5th-century Coptic funerary inscription, and local tradition holds that the Virgin Mary stayed here during her time in Egypt. The surrounding markaz is an agricultural centre known for grain, grapes, and cotton.
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- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Dayr Samalut: quick answers
Where is Dayr Samalut?
Dayr Samalut is in Egypt, about 134 km83 miles in a straight line from Asyut.
How do you get to Dayr Samalut?
The nearest airport is El Minya (EMY), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dayr Samalut?
The warmest month is July, averaging 31°C88°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is March, with about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dayr Samalut?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Dayr Samalut?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Maghaghah.